Is 1800 a good SAT score?

If you got a 1800 SAT score, you're probably wondering how you compare to other students, and whether a 1800 is good enough to get into college.

The truth is, it depends on your personal college goals and where you want to apply. We have the complete guide for you here. On this page, you'll find statistics about your score and what colleges you're competitive for. You can also use our Chance Estimator tool to figure out your chances of getting into your target schools.

1800 SAT Score Standings

Here's how you compare to other students and how many colleges you are competitive for:

Percentile:81st

Out of the 1.67 million test-takers, 310638 scored the same or higher than you.

Competitive For:1204 Schools

You can apply to 1204 colleges and have a good shot at getting admitted.

Missing Out On:164 Schools

You have a very low chance of getting into 164 with this score.

Top Choice Colleges Chances

Can you get into your top choice colleges?

We've collected data from millions of students and thousands of colleges to figure out your chances at getting admitted with a 1800 SAT score. You'll also see how your chances improve with a higher SAT score.

To add a school to your list, type in part of the school name, choose from the dropdown, and click the button.

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Chances with 1800

Chances with 2000

*These calculations assume you’re at the average GPA for this school. Click on the school to see more detailed info about your chances of getting admitted.

What if you improved your SAT score by 200 points? You would:

be competitive for 101 more schools in the country

raise your chances of getting into target schools from 63.67% to 69.01%

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Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

These schools have average SAT scores that are close to a 1800. If you apply to these schools, you'll have a decent chance of admission. If you improve your SAT score by 200 points, you'll significantly improve your chances and get almost guaranteed admission for most schools.

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

With a 1800 SAT score, you're already strongly competitive for these schools. You're very likely to get admitted if you apply. If you improve your SAT score, your Safety Schools will get better and better.

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